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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Vacuum breakers.
2. Backflow preventers.
3. Water pressure-reducing valves.
4. Automatic water shutoff valve systems.
5. Balancing valves.
6. Temperature-actuated, water mixing valves.
7. Strainers for domestic water piping.
8. Outlet boxes.
9. Hose stations.
10. Hose bibbs.
11. Wall hydrants.
B. Related Requirements:
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For domestic water piping specialties to include in
emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
A. Domestic water piping specialties intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption
are to comply with the SDWA, requirements of authorities having jurisdiction, and NSF 61 and
NSF 372, or to be certified in compliance with NSF 61 and NSF 372 by an American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited third-party certification body that the weighted average
lead content at wetted surfaces is less than or equal to 0.25 percent.
A. Minimum Working Pressure for Domestic Water Piping Specialties: [125 psig (860 kPa)]
<Insert value> unless otherwise indicated.
a. Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Ball type with threaded ends on inlet and
outlet.
b. Valves NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Outside-screw and yoke-gate type with
flanged ends on inlet and outlet.
c. Air-Gap Fitting: ASME A112.1.2, matching backflow-preventer connection.
10. End Connections: Threaded for NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller; [flanged] <Insert type> for
NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger.
11. Configuration: Designed for [horizontal, straight-through] <Insert configuration>
flow.
12. Accessories:
a. Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Ball type with threaded ends on inlet and
outlet.
b. Valves NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Outside-screw and yoke-gate type with
flanged ends on inlet and outlet.
a. WATTS.
b. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
2. Description: Factory calibrated, with gauges, fittings, hoses, and carrying case with test-
procedure instructions.
c. WATTS.
d. Zurn Industries, LLC.
e. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
1. FloLogic, Inc.
2. OnSite PRO Inc.
3. QMI Manufacturing Inc.
4. Reliance Detection Technologies.
5. WaterCop.
6. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
B. Shutoff Control Ball Valves and Actuators <Insert drawing designation if any>:
1. Size: [NPS 1/2 (DN 15)] [NPS 3/4 (DN 20)] [NPS 1 (DN 25)] [NPS 1-1/4 (DN 32)]
[NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40)] [NPS 2 (DN 50)] <Insert pipe size>.
2. Design Flow Rate: <Insert gpm (L/s)>.
3. Design Inlet Pressure: <Insert psig (kPa)>.
4. Control Valve: Two-piece, full-port brass ball valve, MSS SP-110.
h. Output Contacts: Interface with home security or BAS, cellular text notification
service, or auto dialer accessories.
i. Wireless Signal Repeater: Boosts signal performance between wireless sensors and
receiver.
a. Power Supply: Class II transformer with cord and plug, 120 V ac, UL listed.
b. Power Cord Length: [12 ft. (3.66 m)] <Insert dimension>.
c. Control Panel: LED power and LED valves indicator.
d. Alarms: Audible alarm[, with external output].
e. Output Contacts: Interface with home security or BAS, cellular text notification
service, or auto dialer accessories.
f. Wired Sensors:
C. Shutoff Control Butterfly Valve and Actuator <Insert drawing designation if any>:
1. Size: [NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65)] [NPS 3 (DN 80)] [NPS 4 (DN 100)] <Insert pipe size>.
2. Compliance: MSS SP-67.
3. Full-port, epoxy-coated, ductile-iron lug body.
4. Seat: EPDM, minus 30 deg F to plus 250 deg F (minus 34 deg C to plus 121 deg C).
5. Face-to-Face Flange: ASME B16.5 flanges.
6. Disc Design: Floating stainless steel dual shaft.
7. Disc Material: Coated ductile iron.
8. Locating Pin: Carbon steel.
9. Bushings: PTFE.
10. O-Rings: EPDM.
11. Ten-position stop.
12. Manual-override control turn-knob for emergency operation of valve.
13. Valve Actuator: Motor operated, with or without gears, electric and electronic. Capable
of closing valve against inlet pressure. Direct mount, fails closed.
a. Power Supply: Class II transformer with cord and plug, 120 V ac, UL listed.
b. Power Cord Length: [12 ft. (3.66 m)] <Insert dimension>.
c. Control Panel: LED power and LED valves indicator.
d. Alarms: Audible alarm[, with external output].
e. Output Contacts: Interface with home security or BAS, cellular text notification
service, or auto dialer accessories.
f. Wired Sensors:
g. Cable Length: [8 ft. (2.44 m)] [25 ft. (7.62 m)] [50 ft. (15.2 m)] [100 ft. (30.5 m)]
<Insert dimension>.
h. Cable Adder: [10 ft. (3 m)] [25 ft. (7.62 m)] [50 ft. (15.2 m)] [100 ft. (30.5 m)]
<Insert dimension> in length.
D. Clothes Washer Shutoff Control Valve and Actuator <Insert drawing designation if any>:
E. Accessories:
2. Type: [Ball] [or] [Y-pattern globe] valve with two readout ports and memory-setting
indicator.
3. Body: [Brass] [or] [bronze].
4. Size: Same as connected piping, but not larger than NPS 2 (DN 50).
5. Accessories: Meter hoses, fittings, valves, differential pressure meter, and carrying case.
a. Caleffi.
b. IMI Hydronic Engineering Inc.
c. ThermOmegaTech.
d. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
2. Flow Regulation: Plus or minus 5 percent over 95 percent of the working range.
3. Pressure Rating: 200 psig (1380 kPa).
4. Size: NPS 2 (DN 50) or smaller.
5. Body: Stainless steel or brass.
6. Flow Cartridge: Stainless steel or antiscale polymer.
7. End Connections: Threaded or solder joint.
C. Primary, Electronic, Water Mixing Valve Assemblies <Insert drawing designation if any>:
2. Standard: ASSE 1017, thermostatically controlled, water mixing valve made for precise,
process-water temperature control.
3. Pressure Rating: 125 psig (860 kPa) minimum unless otherwise indicated.
4. Material: Bronze body with corrosion-resistant interior components.
5. Connections: Threaded inlets and outlet.
6. Accessories: Manual temperature control, check stops on hot- and cold-water supplies,
thermometer, shutoff valve, and adjustable, temperature-control handle.
7. Cabinet: Factory fabricated, stainless steel, for surface mounting; with controls and
thermometer mounted on front.
8. Tempered-Water Setting: <Insert deg F (deg C)>.
9. Tempered-Water Design Flow Rate: <Insert gpm (L/s)>.
10. Tempered-Water Outlet Size: <Insert NPS (DN)> end connection.
11. Hot- and Cold-Water Inlet Size: <Insert NPS (DN)> end connections.
a. Heat-Timer Corporation.
b. Holby Valve Inc.
c. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
a. Keckley Company.
b. Titan Flow Control, Inc.
c. WATTS.
d. Zurn Industries, LLC.
e. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
2. Pressure Rating: 125 psig (860 kPa) minimum unless otherwise indicated.
3. Body: Bronze for NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller; cast iron[ with interior lining that
complies with AWWA C550 or that is FDA approved, epoxy coated and] for NPS 2-
1/2 (DN 65) and larger.
4. End Connections: Threaded for NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller; flanged for NPS 2-1/2
(DN 65) and larger.
5. Screen: Stainless steel with round perforations unless otherwise indicated.
6. Perforation Size:
a. Strainers NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.033 inch (0.84
mm)] [0.062 inch (1.57 mm)] <Insert dimension>.
b. Strainers NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 65 to DN 100): [0.045 inch (1.14 mm)] [0.062
inch (1.57 mm)] [0.125 inch (3.18 mm)] <Insert dimension>.
c. Strainers NPS 5 (DN 125) and Larger: [0.10 inch (2.54 mm)] [0.125 inch (3.18
mm)] [0.25 inch (6.35 mm)] <Insert dimension>.
a. MIFAB, Inc.
b. Prier Products, Inc.
c. Woodford Manufacturing Company.
d. Zurn Industries, LLC.
e. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
2. Standard:
a. Josam Company.
b. MIFAB, Inc.
c. Prier Products, Inc.
d. WATTS.
e. Woodford Manufacturing Company.
f. Zurn Industries, LLC.
g. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
B. Nonfreeze, Hot- and Cold-Water Wall Hydrants <Insert drawing designation if any>:
a. Josam Company.
b. MIFAB, Inc.
c. Prier Products, Inc.
d. WATTS.
e. Woodford Manufacturing Company.
f. Zurn Industries, LLC.
g. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
a. MIFAB, Inc.
b. Prier Products, Inc.
c. WATTS.
d. Woodford Manufacturing Company.
e. Zurn Industries, LLC.
f. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
10. Nozzle and Wall-Plate Finish: [Polished nickel bronze] [Rough bronze] <Insert
finish>.
11. Operating Key(s): [One] [Two] with each wall hydrant.
4. Classification: [Type A, for automatic draining with hose removed] [or] [Type B, for
automatic draining with hose removed or with hose attached] and nozzle closed.
5. Pressure Rating: 125 psig (860 kPa).
6. Operation: [Loose key] [or] [wheel handle].
7. Casing and Operating Rod: Of length required to match wall thickness. Include wall
clamp.
8. Inlet: NPS 1/2 or NPS 3/4 (DN 15 or DN 20).
9. Outlet: Exposed with hose thread complying with ASME B1.20.7.
a. Josam Company.
b. MIFAB, Inc.
c. Murdock Manufacturing; a Division of Morris Group International.
d. Prier Products, Inc.
e. WATTS.
f. Woodford Manufacturing Company.
g. Zurn Industries, LLC.
h. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
a. MIFAB, Inc.
b. WATTS.
11. Operating Key(s): [One] [Two] with each loose-key-operation wall hydrant.
a. Hoeptner Products.
b. Murdock Manufacturing; a Division of Morris Group International.
c. Woodford Manufacturing Company.
d. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
a. MIFAB, Inc.
b. WATTS.
c. Woodford Manufacturing Company.
d. Zurn Industries, LLC.
e. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
1. Standard: MSS SP-110 for ball valves or MSS SP-80 for gate valves.
2. Pressure Rating: 200-psig (1380-kPa) minimum CWP or Class 125.
3. Size: NPS 3/4 (DN 20).
4. Body: Copper alloy or ASTM B62 bronze.
5. Drain: NPS 1/8 (DN 6) side outlet with cap.
a. AMTROL, Inc.
b. Josam Company.
c. MIFAB, Inc.
d. Precision Plumbing Products.
e. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Company, Inc.
f. WATTS.
g. Zurn Industries, LLC.
h. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
a. Josam Company.
b. MIFAB, Inc.
c. Precision Plumbing Products.
d. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Company, Inc.
e. WATTS.
f. Zurn Industries, LLC.
g. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
a. MIFAB, Inc.
b. Precision Plumbing Products.
c. Zurn Industries, LLC.
d. <Insert manufacturer's name>.
2. Standard: ASSE 1044, lavatory P-trap with NPS 3/8 (DN 10) minimum, trap makeup
connection.
3. Size: NPS 1-1/4 (DN 32) minimum.
4. Material: Chrome-plated, cast brass.
1. Working-Pressure Rating: Minimum [200 psig (1380 kPa)] [250 psig (1725 kPa)].
2. End Connections NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Threaded copper pipe or plain-end copper
tube.
3. End Connections NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Flanged copper alloy.
C. Stainless Steel-Hose Flexible Connectors: Corrugated-stainless steel tubing with stainless steel
wire-braid covering and ends welded to inner tubing.
1. Working-Pressure Rating: Minimum [200 psig (1380 kPa)] [250 psig (1725 kPa)].
2. End Connections NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Threaded steel-pipe nipple.
3. End Connections NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Flanged steel nipple.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
A. Backflow Preventers: Install in each water supply to mechanical equipment and systems and to
other equipment and water systems that may be sources of contamination. Comply with
authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Water Regulators: Install with inlet and outlet shutoff valves[ and bypass with memory-stop
balancing valve]. Install pressure gauges on inlet and outlet.
C. Water Control Valves: Install with inlet and outlet shutoff valves[ and bypass with globe
valve]. Install pressure gauges on inlet and outlet.
D. Automatic Water Shutoff Valves: Test for signal strength before valve installation. Install
automatic shutoff valve downstream from main domestic water shutoff valve. Install valve
controller in an accessible location with sensors in areas where water is likely to accumulate.
E. Balancing Valves: Install in locations where they can easily be adjusted. Set at indicated design
flow rates.
F. Temperature-Actuated, Water Mixing Valves: Install with check stops or shutoff valves on
inlets and with shutoff valve on outlet.
G. Y-Pattern Strainers: For water, install on supply side of each [control valve] [water pressure-
reducing valve] [solenoid valve] [and] [pump].
H. Outlet Boxes: Install boxes recessed in wall or surface mounted on wall. Install 1-1/2-by-3-1/2-
inch (38-by-89-mm) fire-retardant-treated-wood blocking, wall reinforcement between studs.
Comply with requirements for fire-retardant-treated-wood blocking in Section 061000 "Rough
Carpentry."
I. Hose Stations: Install with check stops or shutoff valves on inlets and with thermometer on
outlet.
J. Ground Hydrants: Install with [1 cu. yd. (0.75 cu. m)] <Insert dimension> of crushed gravel
around drain hole. Set ground hydrants with box flush with grade.
K. Nonfreeze, Draining-Type Post Hydrants: Install with [1 cu. yd. (0.75 cu. m)] <Insert
dimension> of crushed gravel around drain hole. Set post hydrants in concrete paving or in [ 1
cu. ft. (0.03 cu. m)] <Insert dimension> of concrete block at grade.
M. Nonfreeze, Sanitary Yard Hydrants: Set with riser pipe in concrete or pavement. Do not encase
canister in concrete.
N. Nonfreeze, Draining-Type Roof Hydrants: Install with drain connection piped to nearest floor
drain or to the exterior.
P. Supply-Type, Trap-Seal Primer Device: Install with outlet piping pitched down toward drain
trap a minimum of 1 percent, and connect to floor-drain body, trap, or inlet fitting. Adjust valve
for proper flow.
Q. Drainage-Type, Trap-Seal Primer Device: Install as lavatory trap with outlet piping pitched
down toward drain trap a minimum of 1 percent, and connect to floor-drain body, trap, or inlet
fitting.
R. Trap-Seal Primer Systems: Install with outlet piping pitched down toward drain trap a minimum
of 1 percent, and connect to floor-drain body, trap, or inlet fitting. Adjust system for proper
flow.
B. When installing piping specialties adjacent to equipment and machines, allow space for service
and maintenance.
A. Connect wiring in accordance with Section 260519 "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors
and Cables."
B. Ground equipment in accordance with Section 260526 "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical
Systems."
C. Install electrical devices furnished by manufacturer, but not factory mounted, in accordance
with NFPA 70 and NECA 1.
A. Connect control wiring in accordance with Section 260523 "Control-Voltage Electrical Power
Cables."
3.5 IDENTIFICATION
A. Plastic Labels for Equipment: Install engraved plastic-laminate equipment nameplate or sign on
or near each of the following:
1. Vacuum breakers.
2. Backflow preventers.
3. Water pressure-reducing valves.
4. Automatic water shutoff valve systems.
5. Balancing valves.
6. Temperature-actuated, water mixing valves.
7. Outlet boxes.
8. Hose stations.
9. Wall hydrants.
10. Ground hydrants.
11. Post hydrants.
12. Roof hydrants.
13. Trap-seal primer device.
14. Trap-seal primer systems.
15. Water meters.
B. Distinguish among multiple units, inform operator of operational requirements, indicate safety
and emergency precautions, and warn of hazards and improper operations, in addition to
identifying unit. Nameplates and signs are specified in Section 220553 "Identification for
Plumbing Piping and Equipment."
3.6 ADJUSTING
A. Testing Agency: [Owner will engage] [Engage] a qualified testing agency to perform tests and
inspections.
C. Perform the following tests and inspections[ with the assistance of a factory-authorized
service representative].
D. Domestic water piping specialties will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and
inspections.